Explore Dingle Bay: Dolphin Tours, RIB Wildlife Safaris & Blasket Island Ferries

Dingle Boat Tours — Dingle Bay boat trips and Blasket Island ferries

Discover wildlife, history and dramatic coastlines

Dingle Boat Tours offers a wide selection of boat trips from Dingle, County Kerry, designed for wildlife enthusiasts, anglers, families and small private groups. Offering dolphin discovery eco tours, RIB wildlife safaris, a seasonal ferry to the Great Blasket Island, harbour cruises, self-drive pink boats and private charters, Dingle Boat Tours operates throughout Dingle Bay and the coastline around the Blasket Islands — part of Ireland's only National Marine Park.

Popular trips and what to expect

• Dolphin Discovery Eco Tour (2 hours) — Cruise past 350-million-year-old sandstone cliffs and search for bottlenose dolphins, whales and seabirds.
• Blasket Island Eco Tour (3 hours) — Eco-focused trips around the Great Blasket Islands with commentary on history and folklore.
• RIB Wildlife Adventure (2–2.5 hours) — High-speed sea safaris for close coastal views, sea caves and puffin, seal and whale watching.
• Dingle Blasket Island Ferry — Seasonal ferry service with landings and guided access to the uninhabited Great Blasket Island and historic village ruins.
• Fishing Trips (2 hours shared or private) — Deep-sea fishing targeting pollack, mackerel, ling and cod; suitable for all skill levels.
• Harbour & Bay Cruise (1 hour) — Family-friendly cruise with local history, sea arches and cliff viewpoints.
• Self Drive - Funky Pink Boats (1 hour) — Self-drive boat hire in the inner harbour with brief instruction for families and small groups.
• Private Boat (12 passengers) — Tailored private charters for celebrations, photography or custom routes.

Safety, skippers and vessels

All trips depart from Dingle Marina and are led by licensed local skippers with regional knowledge of wildlife, geology and maritime history. Boats include purpose-built RIBs for speed and viewing, a 12-passenger private boat option and vessels equipped for fishing and sightseeing. Safety briefings, lifejackets and modern navigation equipment are provided on all trips.

Why book a trip in Dingle Bay

• Wildlife encounters — Regular sightings of bottlenose dolphins, seals and a variety of seabirds; occasional whale sightings.
• Scenic geology — Explore dramatic sandstone cliffs, sea arches and caves along the Dingle Peninsula.
• Blasket Islands access — Direct ferry and eco tours to the Great Blasket Island within Ireland's National Marine Park.
• Options for every group — Shared tours, private charters, family-friendly harbour cruises and self-drive hires.

Practical information

• Seasonal schedules vary with weather and sea conditions; always check departure times and availability before travel.
• Fishing trips supply rods and basic tackle; anglers should confirm specifics at booking.
• The Blasket Island ferry includes landings and guided tours of village ruins when available.

For Dingle visitors seeking marine wildlife, dramatic coastal scenery, or a day on the water, Dingle Boat Tours provides a focused selection of boat trips, eco tours and ferries from Dingle, County Kerry.